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I don’t think anyone saw this coming. And if they say they did, they’re either really clever or a liar. This morning Nintendo announced that it is cutting the price of the 3DS handheld by a third. That should see it retailing for something in the region of 130 in …
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3DS Euro price cut from August 12th, free games announced
Nintendo of Europe has confirmed it will be reducing the Europeantrade price of 3DS to retailers by around a third from 12thAugust 2011. The news is part of the hardware’s global trade price reduction initiative. Nintendo does not set the price for hardware or software in Europe so "the ultimate …
Read More »Nintendo announces AU/NZ price drop for 3DS
Nintendo Australia has confirmed its plans to drop the suggested retail price of the 3DS in Australia and New Zealand, starting 12th August. The current SRP for the 3DS is AUD$349.95, and the price drop will see it retailing in Australia for AUD$249.95 or NZD$343.99 in New Zealand. Nintendo Australia …
Read More »GAME appoints new PR agency
GAME and Gamestation have today appointed Red Consultancy as their new consumer PR agency. The UK game retailers previously used PHA Media for the past two years but as of today Red will be responsible for PR duties going forwards. London-based Red has worked with a wide range of well-known …
Read More »Riccitiello: The console cycle has gone forever
It may be the case that new hardware is in the works at both Sony and Microsoft, but EA CEO John Riccitiello thinks that the console cycle as we know it is well and truly over. Most of us recognize that the industry has radically changed and the pace of …
Read More »EA relaxed about Star wars Old Republic prospects
We’re no closer to nailing down a firm release date for the game, but a calm and considered EA spoke confidently about its hopes and expectation for BioWare MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic in its Q1 conference call last night. We’ve got a very aggressive plan to be able …
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Read More »Now Namco Bandai adopts single-save 3DS games
A month after Capcom found itself in the limelight over its decision to prevent gamers erasing game information from 3DS title Resident Evil: Mercenaries, Namco Bandai has seemingly opted to pursue the same strategy. Now Wired reports that Namco Bandai’s upcoming 3DS title Pac Man & Galaga Dimensions will also …
Read More »New Xbox 360 Media Remote and Bluetooth Headset revealed
Microsoft has revealed two new accessories designed to reinvigorate the designs first debuted with the original console back in 2005. Firstly, the new Media Remote sports a very modern black styling in keeping with the Xbox 360 S that was released in 2010. It includes the functions you’d expect of …
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